Hawaii Bills

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 533: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, LAURA MALLERY-SAYRE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a routine gubernatorial nomination submission, not a policy measure. Governor Josh Green has submitted Laura Mallery-Sayre for confirmation to serve on Hawaii's Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee, with her term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The Senate must review and confirm this appointment under Hawaii's constitutional process. This affects the committee's composition but does not change any laws or services.

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2540: RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Prohibits with certain exceptions, the use of facial coverings and requires visible identification by law enforcement officers and their vehicles in the performance of their duties. Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to establish policies regarding state and county cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. Prohibits law enforcement officers from prolonging a stop to inquire about a person's civil immigration status. Establishes criminal offenses for use of a mask or facial covering by a law enforcement officer, lack of visible identification, and unauthorized civil immigration arrest or detention. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Immigration

passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 17, 2026

HB 2101: RELATING TO COMMERCIAL AQUARIUM COLLECTION.

HB 2101 prohibits the capture and sale of live aquatic animals for commercial aquarium businesses, regardless of how they are collected. This directly affects commercial aquarium suppliers and retailers who currently source wild-caught marine or freshwater species. The key provision bans all such collection and sale activities, creating a complete prohibition without exceptions for methods like nets or traps. The bill is currently in its early stages, having been introduced on January 26, 2026.

Topics ✓ Environment

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 560: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, GEOFFREY HICKS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural submission by Governor Josh Green nominating Geoffrey Hicks for appointment to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate must confirm this appointment per Hawaii Constitution Article V, Section 6. The bill does not create new policy or affect any specific group beyond this nomination process. No substantive legislative action is required.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 563: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SARAH ANTONE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Sarah Antone for appointment to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate must now consider and confirm her appointment. This is a procedural step to fill a council position that advises on juvenile justice policies in Hawaii, directly affecting the council's composition and oversight role.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 573: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee, Gubernatorial Nominee, LOU ANN BLAKE, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill submits Governor Josh Green's nomination of Lou Ann Blake for appointment to the Statewide Elections Accessibility Needs Advisory Committee, with a term expiring June 30, 2029. The Senate must now consider and confirm this appointment before Blake can serve on the committee.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 575: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, Gubernatorial Nominee, PETER HAMASAKI, for a term to expire 06-30-2028.

This is a procedural nomination, not a substantive bill. Governor Green has submitted Peter Hamasaki for Senate confirmation to serve on the Commission to Promote Uniform Legislation, with a term ending June 30, 2028 (Bill GM 575). The Commission's role is to advance uniform state laws, but this nomination itself does not change policy. The Senate must now consider and confirm Hamasaki's appointment.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 561: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, ANDREW SABANAL, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill is a procedural submission requesting the Hawaii Senate confirm Governor Green's nomination of Andrew Sabanal to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council. It does not propose new policy or affect any specific group; it simply asks the Senate to approve a gubernatorial appointment for a council position. Sabanal's term would begin upon confirmation and expire on June 30, 2029. The bill follows standard constitutional procedure for council confirmations under Hawaii law.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 564: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, SHAWN KANAʻIAUPUNI, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill nominates Shawn Kana'iaupuni for appointment to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The Senate must consider and confirm the nomination per Hawaii's constitutional requirements for such appointments. The bill does not change existing laws or policies but follows standard procedure for filling a state advisory council position.

died · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 562: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, Gubernatorial Nominee, RICHARD COLLINS, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural submission, not a legislative bill. Governor Green has formally nominated Richard Collins for appointment to the Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council, with a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination requires Senate confirmation under Hawaii's Constitution. It directly affects the council's composition and the Governor's authority to appoint council members. No policy changes or substantive provisions are involved.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 635: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Trustees of the Deferred Compensation Plan, Gubernatorial Nominee, LANCE LARSEN, JR., for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This bill (GM 635) is a procedural nomination submission by Governor Josh Green for Lance Larsen, Jr., to serve on the Board of Trustees of Hawaii's Deferred Compensation Plan. It requires the Hawaii Senate to consider and confirm Larsen's appointment for a term ending June 30, 2029. The nomination follows Hawaii's constitutional requirement (Article V, Section 6) for gubernatorial appointments to state boards to be confirmed by the Senate. This is not a policy change but a routine confirmation process for a specific board position.

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Apr 17, 2026

GM 580: Submitting for consideration and confirmation to the Board of Dentistry, Gubernatorial Nominee, CHRISTOPHER WOO, for a term to expire 06-30-2029.

This is a procedural nomination, not a policy bill. Governor Green has submitted Christopher Woo for confirmation to serve on the Board of Dentistry, with his term set to expire on June 30, 2029. The nomination requires the Senate's consideration and approval for him to take office. This affects the Board of Dentistry's composition and the Governor's authority to appoint members.

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